Messy
That’s me.
Sometimes too much, sometimes not enough,
Never neat and tidy,
Prim and proper,
Tied up with a puffy bow –
No.
I obsess, and stress, and want to do less --
Then run and leap and try to fly --
Then fall, and after all
stand up again.
Disheveled
Smudged
Sticky – but not stuck
Bruised -- but not broken
Messy, yes, but not worthless.
Substantially gritty – emphasis on substantial.
No, emphasis on grit.
It’s an acronym:
Giver
Real
Intense
TIRED
Why does the world make me so tired these days?
It’s never not been full of pain, why does it feel worse?
Why does it suddenly seem so…messy?
I guess I fit right in.
Messy, but loving.
Messy, but at least you know I’m not judging you…
cause all on my own I’m totally…
Messy -- but I get the job done.
Maybe it’s not so bad being the messy one.
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Comments (12)
I loved reading this… so relatable 🙈🤍✨
Amazing work, Hey mam can you read my new story on "belief system" and give me some feedback.
So sorry I missed this, a brilliant set of words
This poem makes me feel a bit frenzied - but messy is good! Well done! :)
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It’s never not been full of pain, why does it feel worse? This line hit me so hard! Loved your poem!
I related so much to the raw honesty in this. My life is 'messy' too. Loved it!
Love it ❤️💯Relatable❗❗ Then run leap and try to fly 🥰😃Great lines...
Wonderful, Holly! I really enjoyed the theme and creativity in this. Also..loved the way you worked that acronym in there! Great work!
A nice exploration of many connations for what "messy" means and can represent.
Wonderful poem. Very nicely done.
Good job Holly!!! This is my first read of the day and I really enjoyed the rhythm of this one.